Finding the Third Proportional to 110,457 and 239,625
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,457 and 239,625 is: 519,841.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,457 : 239,625 = 239,625 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,457/239,625 = 239,625/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,457x = 239,625 × 239,625 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,457x = 57,420,140,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,420,140,625/110,457 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 519,841.57
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